Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict Flashcards
Who are the casualties of war?
- women
-civilians who lose their lives or are injured - civilians who have their families, homes and way of life damaged or destroyed
- damage to the country’s infrastructure, eg roads and bridges destroyed
- refugees who have to flee their country of birth to find safety
What are the roles of the UN?
The aim is to reduce the chance of wars happening and to help resolve issues before a declaration of war is felt necessary.
What does the Quran say about killing?
'’Do not kill each other, for God is merciful’’
What does the Quran say about fighting in Allah’s cause?
'’Fight in God’s cause against those who fight you’’
What does the bible say about fighting and ‘nations’?
'’Nations shall not take up sword against nations’’
According to the United Nations, how many people die every 100 seconds because of conflict?
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What is the Just war theory?
When war is justified. This theory was come up by Augustine
What are the Just War criteria?
1) Just cause
2) Legitimate authority
3) Right intention
4) Likelihood of success
5) Proportionality
6) Last resort
'’An eye for an…
eye,a tooth for a tooth’’. (bible)
'’If someone slaps you on the right cheeck….
….turn and offer him your left’’.(bible)
'’The Lord is a…
…warrior’’. (bible)
'’Do not worry, when you are fighting your enemies….
…the Lord is on your side’’. (bible)
What does the bible say about the ‘peacemakers’?
'’Blessed are the peacemakers’’
What does the bible say about persecution?
'’Love your neighbours and pray for those who persecute you’’
What does the bible say about murder?
'’You shall not murder’’
What are holy wars?
wars that are fought in the name of God
What does the Quran say about life being sacred?
'’Do not take life, which Allah has made sacred’’.(17:33)
What is a protest?
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What is terrorism?
An act of violence which is intended to create fear
What did Steve Hucklesby say when speaking on the behalf of 4 UK churches?
'’Faith groups in the UK are united in their conviction that any nuclear weapons would violate the sanctity of life and the principle of dignity core to our faith traditions’’.
What did Steve Hucklesby say when speaking on the behalf of 4 UK churches?
'’Faith groups in the UK are united in their conviction that any nuclear weapons would violate the sanctity of life and the principle of dignity core to our faith traditions’’.
What is pacifism?
The idea that violence and war are never justifiable
What do absolute pacifists believe?
That it’s never right to engage in violence, even in self defence
What do relative pacifists believe?
That war and violence should be avoided when possible but in certain circumstances war may be necessary
What do the Quakers say about pacifism?
'’We utterly deny all outward wars and strife and fightings with outward weapons, for any end, or under any pretence’’.
What does Matthew say about violence and the ‘sword’?
'’Put your sword back in its place… For those who live by the sword, shall die by the sword’’.
What does the Quran say about people who aren’t just?
'’He [God] does not love the unjust’’
Who are terrorist acts usually directed at?
Civilians and this is why many consider them to be unlawful acts of violence
Who are terrorist acts usually directed at?
Civilians and this is why many consider them to be unlawful acts of violence`
Why do terrorists carry out terrorist attacks?
They claim that:
- They’re fighting against social and political injustice, where a group of people are being denied their human rights
- They are fighting against poverty
- They are fighting to assert their religious beliefs, especially when they feel these are being denied to them
Why do terrorists carry out terrorist attacks?
They claim that:
- They’re fighting against social and political injustice, where a group of people are being denied their human rights
- They are fighting against poverty
- They are fighting to assert their religious beliefs, especially when they feel these are being denied to them
What New Zealand terrorist attack happened in 2019?
White supremacist Brenton Tarrant carried out shootings at 2 New Zealand mosques. This took the lives of 50 people.
What is a civil war?
War between nations
Why do wars happen?
Because of greed, self defence and retaliation
What does the Quran say about the greatest sin?
'’The Greatest sin is to take another man’s life’’
Who was the Syrian civil war against?
Sunni’s and Shia’s
What does Jesus say about peace in the bible?
'’Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you’’
What did Pope John II say about peace?
'’Everyone must commit themselves to peace’’
Why did many Christians disagree with the war with Iraq?
Because they felt that the reasons for it were wrong and that it led to many innocent people being killed
What does As-Salaam mean?
The source of peace
What are one of the meanings of the word Islam?
Peace
What does ‘As-Salaam Alaykum’ mean?
‘Peace be upon you’
What dies the Quran say about those who die in Allah’s cause?
‘Those who die in Allah’s cause will be rewarded with paradise’
What does the Hadith say about enemies?
‘Hate your enemy mildly; for he may become your friend one day’.
What does the Hadith say about enemies?
‘Hate your enemy mildly; for he may become your friend one day’.
What is an example of a holy war?
The Crusades
What did Pope John XXIII say about the just war theory?
'’It is impossible to conceive of a just war in a nuclear age’’
What did Pope John XXIII say about the just war theory?
'’It is impossible to conceive of a just war in a nuclear age’’
What does Lesser Jihad mean?
Holy war
What does the Quran say about fighting in the cause of Allah and transgression?
'’fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits… if they cease let there be no hostility’’
Should civilians be harmed in a holy war?
No, they must not be harmed, attacked or mistreated
How should prisoners of war be treated?
Well and zakah can be used to provide them wit hfood
When do holy wars end?
When people regain their rights and when the enemy calls for peace
What does the Old testament say about holy war?
‘Declare a holy war, call the troops to arms’
What Christian charity aims to help the victims of war?
Christian Peacemaker Teams , which was founded by 3 historic pacifist churches. The charity sends small teams to work on peace making in conflict zones and they also support the victims of war.
What are weapons of mass destruction?
Weapons that can kill large numbers of people and also cause a lot of damage
What are examples of WMD’s?
Nuclear weapons, biological weapons, chemical weapons, radiological weapons
What are nuclear weapons?
Also known as atomic bombs, they cause immediate destruction to life and structures within a certain range and the radioactive ‘fallout’ has long term effects
What are biological weapons?
Also known as germ warfare, they use living disease-causing bacteria or viruses such as anthrax to bring about death or serious illness in people
What are chemical weapons?
Weapons that use toxins to cause death and illness in peopel
What are radiological weapons?
Bombs that dispense radioactive material. As well as killing people, they make the impact area useless because of contamination.
What are some examples of chemical weapons?
Nerve agents, mustard gas, tear gas
How did Nuclear weapons help WW2?
They helped contribute to the end of the war
What happened when America used Agent Orange in the Vietnam war?
Thousands of civilians died or were left permanently disfigured by its burning effects. The chemical has also infected the landscape and more that 50 years on, people are still being affected with birth deformities , cancers and so on.
Why does the Roman Catholic Church want nuclear weapons to be banned?
Because of the fatal consequences for life on earth
Who are conscientious objectors?
People who refuse to participate directly in fighting wars on the grounds of conscience . However, they will assist in non -military ways such as medics, relief workers and mediators.
Who was Bonhoeffer?
A Christian living in Nazi Germany who believed in Pacifism and helped found the Confessing church which spoke out against the human rights abuses of the Nazis. He was eventually executed for trying to overthrow Hitler.
What does Prophet Muhammad say about the Golden rule?
‘None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brothers what he wishes for himself’
What did Jesus say about the Golden rule?
‘Treat others as you would like them to treat you’.
Which Christians believe in the Just War theory?
Catholics, Orthodox and Anglican denominations
Who has spoken out against the death penalty?
Pope Francis
